The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."